Word Formation Test Quiz: Trivia!

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This is the Presidenfs official __________________. There's no industry or entertainment here. lt's a __________________district. All ____________________ of the neighboring houses were warned of the gas leak. He returned to Britain in 1939, having _______________ abroad for many years.
- Residents - reside - residence - residencial.
- Reside - residents - residencial - residence.
- Residence - residencial - residents - resided.
- Residence - residents - residencial - resided.

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This 'Word Formation Test Quiz: Trivia!' assesses your ability to modify words to fit different grammatical contexts, enhancing vocabulary and grammatical precision. It's ideal for learners looking to improve their language skills and understanding of English word formation.

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We're spending too much. We must ____________________. This car uses a lot of petrol. lt's terribly ______________________. The Chancellor (Minister of Finance) is responsible for __________________ affairs. The ____________ is in recession.
- Economy - economical - uneconomical - economise.
- Economic - economical - economise - uneconomical.
- Economy - uneconomical - economise - economical.
- Economise - uneconomical - economic - economy.
Correct Answer

A. Economise - uneconomical - economic - economy.

Explanation

We're spending too much. We must ____________________. This car uses a lot of petrol. lt's terribly ______________________. The Chancellor (Minister of Finance) is responsible for __________________ affairs. The ____________ is in recession. economise (verbo) economizar. uneconomical (adjetivo) "gastador", não econômico. economic (adjetivo) econômico. economy (substantivo) economia.

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L think it's a bit ______________ to hope that world peace can be gained so easily. He spends all his time in romantic daydreams. He's lost touch with __________________. Ladies and gentlemen, l am a _________________, and l think we must face facts. We have to be __________________ about our chances of winning.
- Unrealistic - reality - realist - realistic.
- Real - reality - realistic - unreal.
- Unrealistic - realist - reality - realistic.
- Realistic - real - unreal - reality.
Correct Answer

A. Unrealistic - reality - realist - realistic.

Explanation

l think it's a bit ______________ to hope that world peace can be gained so easily. He spends all his time in romantic daydreams. He's lost touch with __________________. Ladies and gentlemen, l am a _________________, and l think we must face facts. We have to be __________________ about our chances of winning. unrealistic (adjetivo) irrealista. reality (substantivo) realidade. realist (substantivo) realista. realistic (adjetivo) realista. Compare: We have to be realistic about our chances of winning - Realistic se refere à forma a qual encaramos uma situação ou problema. I’m a realist. I know you can’t change people overnight. Realist se refere a um tipo de pessoa que encara uma situação ou problema da forma a qual eles se apresentam.

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The _______________ between the two soon developed into love. In London she was ______________ by a rich woman who looked after her and helped her. The desert is a dangerous, _________________ place. Everyone was very _____________towards me.
- Friend - friendly - befriended - friendship.
- Friendly - friendship - unfriendly - friendship.
- Friendship - befriended - unfriendly - friendly.
- Friendship - friendly - befriended - unfriendly.
Correct Answer

A. Friendship - befriended - unfriendly - friendly.

Explanation

The _______________ between the two soon developed into love. In London she was ______________ by a rich woman who looked after her and helped her. The desert is a dangerous, _________________ place. Everyone was very _____________towards me. friendship (substantivo) amizade. befriended (verbo) fazer amizade com alguém (especialmente de alguém que precise de sua ajuda) unfriendly (adjetivo) antipático. friendly (adjetivo) amigável.

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To _______________the boat in rough sea, we redistributed the weight. Between 1860 and 1900 the country had a number of revolutions. It was a time of great _________. The exchange rate is going up and down dramatically. lt's very ________________ at the moment. We can finally say that here is some political _____________ in this country.
- Stability - instability - stable - unstable.
- Stabilise - unstable - instability - stability.
- Stabilise - instability - unstable - stability.
- Unstable - stable - stability - stabilise.
Correct Answer

A. Stabilise - instability - unstable - stability.

Explanation

To _______________the boat in rough sea, we redistributed the weight. Between 1860 and 1900 the country had a number of revolutions. It was a time of great _________. The exchange rate is going up and down dramatically. lt's very ________________ at the moment. We can finally say that here is some political _____________ in this country. stabilise (verbo) estabilizar. instability (substantivo) instabilidade. unstable (adjetivo) instável. stability (substantivo) estabilidade.

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Until the situation has settled down, it is ______________ to travel to that country. The government set up an _________________ body on the use of drugs in sport. l doubt the _____________ of drinking alcohol while undergoing that medicai treatment. It is _____________ to book a hotel before traveling.
- Inadvisable - advisory - advisablility - advisable.
- Advisable - advisory - inadvisable - advisability.
- Advisability - inadvisable - advisory - advisable.
- Inadvisable - advisory - advisable - advisability.
Correct Answer

A. Inadvisable - advisory - advisablility - advisable.

Explanation

Until the situation has settled down, it is ______________ to travel to that country. The government set up an _________________ body on the use of drugs in sport. I doubt the _____________ of drinking alcohol while undergoing that medical treatment. It is _____________ to book a hotel before traveling. inadvisable (adjetivo) não aconselhável. advisory (adjetivo) consultivo, exemplo: advisory body - corpo consultivo. advisablility - (substantivo) recomendação. advisable (adjetivo) aconselhável.

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In that tense situation l found the good news very ____________________. l felt rather ________________, so l put a soft cushion behind me. She sat in terrible __________________ on the hard chair for over an hour. If you’re all sitting ________________, then I’ll begin.
- Comfortably - comfortable - discomfort - comforting.
- Comforting - uncomfortable - discomfort - comfortably
- Comforting - discomfort - uncomfortable - comfortably.
- Comfortably - uncomfortable - discomfort - comforting.
Correct Answer

A. Comforting - uncomfortable - discomfort - comfortably

Explanation

In that tense situation l found the good news very ____________________.
l felt rather ________________, so l put a soft cushion behind me.
She sat in terrible __________________ on the hard chair for over an hour.
If you’re all sitting ________________, then I’ll begin.

comforting (adjetivo) confortante.
uncomfortable (adjetivo) desconfortável.
discomfort (substantivo) desconforto.
comfortably (advérbio) confortavelmente.

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He felt a strange, painful _______________in his neck. Even the most _____________________ person should appreciate the beauty of this music. What an idiotic,__________________ thing to do. She’s a __________________ sort of person.
- Sensitive - senseless - sensation - sensible.
- Sensation - sensible - insensitive - senseless.
- Sentitive - sensible - sensation - senseless.
- Sensation - insensitive - senseless - sensible.
Correct Answer

A. Sensation - insensitive - senseless - sensible.

Explanation

He felt a strange, painful _______________in his neck. Even the most _____________________ person should appreciate the beauty of this music. What an idiotic,__________________ thing to do. She’s a __________________ sort of person. sensation (substantivo) sensação. insensitive (adjetivo) insensível. senseless (adjetivo) sem sentido. sensible (adjetivo) ajuizada(o)/sensata(o).

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Word Formation Test Quiz: Trivia!

This is the Presidenfs official __. There's no industry or entertainment here. lt's a district. All of the neighboring houses were warned of the gas leak. He returned to Britain in 1939, having _ abroad for many years.

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We're spending too much. We must ____. This car uses a lot of petrol. lt's terribly . The Chancellor (Minister of Finance) is responsible for affairs. The is in recession.

L think it's a bit ____ to hope that world peace can be gained so easily. He spends all his time in romantic daydreams. He's lost touch with . Ladies and gentlemen, l am a _, and l think we must face facts. We have to be __________ about our chances of winning.

The _____ between the two soon developed into love. In London she was by a rich woman who looked after her and helped her. The desert is a dangerous, _ place. Everyone was very _____towards me.

To ___________the boat in rough sea, we redistributed the weight. Between 1860 and 1900 the country had a number of revolutions. It was a time of great _. The exchange rate is going up and down dramatically. lt's very at the moment. We can finally say that here is some political _ in this country.

Until the situation has settled down, it is ____ to travel to that country. The government set up an _ body on the use of drugs in sport. l doubt the _ of drinking alcohol while undergoing that medicai treatment. It is _______ to book a hotel before traveling.

In that tense situation l found the good news very __. l felt rather , so l put a soft cushion behind me. She sat in terrible on the hard chair for over an hour. If you’re all sitting , then I’ll begin.

He felt a strange, painful _____in his neck. Even the most _ person should appreciate the beauty of this music. What an idiotic, thing to do. She’s a __________ sort of person.

Word Formation Test Quiz: Trivia!

This is the Presidenfs official __________________. There's no industry or entertainment here. lt's a __________________district. All ____________________ of the neighboring houses were warned of the gas leak. He returned to Britain in 1939, having _______________ abroad for many years.

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We're spending too much. We must ____________________. This car uses a lot of petrol. lt's terribly ______________________. The Chancellor (Minister of Finance) is responsible for __________________ affairs. The ____________ is in recession.

The _______________ between the two soon developed into love. In London she was ______________ by a rich woman who looked after her and helped her. The desert is a dangerous, _________________ place. Everyone was very _____________towards me.

In that tense situation l found the good news very ____________________. l felt rather ________________, so l put a soft cushion behind me. She sat in terrible __________________ on the hard chair for over an hour. If you’re all sitting ________________, then I’ll begin.

He felt a strange, painful _______________in his neck. Even the most _____________________ person should appreciate the beauty of this music. What an idiotic,__________________ thing to do. She’s a __________________ sort of person.

This is the Presidenfs official __. There's no industry or entertainment here. lt's a district. All of the neighboring houses were warned of the gas leak. He returned to Britain in 1939, having _ abroad for many years.

We're spending too much. We must ____. This car uses a lot of petrol. lt's terribly . The Chancellor (Minister of Finance) is responsible for affairs. The is in recession.

The _____ between the two soon developed into love. In London she was by a rich woman who looked after her and helped her. The desert is a dangerous, _ place. Everyone was very _____towards me.

In that tense situation l found the good news very __. l felt rather , so l put a soft cushion behind me. She sat in terrible on the hard chair for over an hour. If you’re all sitting , then I’ll begin.

He felt a strange, painful _____in his neck. Even the most _ person should appreciate the beauty of this music. What an idiotic, thing to do. She’s a __________ sort of person.